London - Fans of "The Crown", one of the
most expensive television series ever produced, have been given
a sneak peak of actress Helena Bonham Carter as Princess
Margaret in the third season of the drama that chronicles
Britain's royal family.
On the official Twitter page of the hit show, producers of
the Netflix drama on Wednesday released a photo of Bonham Carter
as Queen Elizabeth's younger sister staring haughtily at a
Bonham Carter, who has starred in films such as "Big Fish",
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Harry Potter", takes
over the role from British actress Vanessa Kirby, who portrayed
the younger Margaret in the first two seasons of the drama.
It is not the first time Bonham Carter, 52, has played a
member of the British royal family. In "The King's Speech", she
played the late Queen Mother, mother of Elizabeth and Margaret.
A picture of "House of Cards" actor Ben Daniels as
photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, who was married to Margaret
from 1960 to 1978, was also released.
Hurt. pic.twitter.com/MfN675kFwE
— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) July 18, 2018
A new cast is taking over for seasons three and four,
covering the period 1964 to 1976, as the characters age.
The release of the latest photos comes after a first look at
Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth on Monday. In that picture, the
actress, known for television series "Broadchurch" and "The
Night Manager", is seen dressed in a pink jacket and pearl
necklace drinking from a tea cup.
Patience. pic.twitter.com/7F2f2aBON3
— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) July 16, 2018
"The Crown" kicked off with the 1947 marriage of the young
Princess Elizabeth, played by Claire Foy, before she became
queen, and Prince Philip, played by Matt Smith. In the new
series Tobias Menzies will play Philip.
Tobias Menzies will play Prince Philip in The Crown Season Three. pic.twitter.com/7GID5ZCNix
— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) April 5, 2018